Rod Richard
American sprinter
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Rodney ("Rod") Richard (born 8 February 1932) is an American athlete who competed in the 1955 Pan American Games.
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Richard, circa 1951 | |
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| Born | 8 February 1932 |
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At the 1955 Pan American Games, he won the gold medal in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition. He was also a member of the American relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×100 metre contest.[1]
In 1956, he failed to qualify for the Olympics after finishing seventh in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition at the USA Olympic Trials in Los Angeles.[2]
Richard was an All-American sprinter for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 200 m at the 1953 NCAA track and field championships.[3]
